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PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Playa del Carmen is the heart of the Riviera Maya!
It was once a fishing village known as Xaman Há. Nowdays it is a beach town with a wide variety in lodging and entertainment options.
The town is located 45 minutes down the coast from Cancun airport.
Playa del Carmen is known mainly for its white beaches, turquoise ocean, and a laid back vibe. It has become the number one destination in Mexico!
There are many things to do in Playa del Carmen and its surroundings:
5th Avenue
Fifth Avenue is a pedestrian walkway that runs through town and offers endless of options so that you never get bored! You will have one of the best experiences here.
It has countless shops, restaurants and bars and its nice people who give you a good service wherever you go.
The walkway is just a few steps from the public beach.
Visit the shopping centers with high-end brands in Quinta Alegría, Calle Corazón and Paseo del Carmen.
One of the popular places in the south end of the Fifth Avenue is the Founders Park with its great statue Portal Maya.
Beaches
In Playa del Carmen there are many beaches.
Some are isolated, surrounded by palms trees, others have the reef just a few steps away and others have the fortune of having a freshwater source nearby, such as a cenote or lagoon. The beaches along the town center are all public.
Some of the most recognized beaches are:
Punta Emeralda - this beach also has a cenote
Mamitas Beach - one of the most famous beach clubs
Xcalacoco Beach - quiet beach just north of the center
Playacar Beaches - south of the center
Shangri-La beach - Popular beach in the center
Xpú-ha Beach - Beach 20 min south of Playa del Carmen
Xcacel Beach - Very quiet beach with cenote
Akumal Beach - Famous for snorkeling among turtles
Beach clubs
There are plenty of great beach clubs in Playa del Carmen for every occasion!
Here are some of the most famous:
Mamitas Beach Club
Kool Beach Club - Day pass
Coralina Beach Club - Pool party
Lido Beach Club - Food, music and chill
Martina Beach Club- Low key and chill
Zenzi Beach Bar - Best beach bar at night with salsa
Indigo Beach Club
Inti Beach - Central beach club
Señor Frogs - Close to the ferry
Cenotes
There are many cenotes around Playa del Carmen just 20 minutes driving from the center.
Snorkel, dive or just swim around while admire its rock formations, the different shades of water, and its incredible flora and fauna.
The water is fresh and crystal clear!
There are no cenote equal to another, so it is advisable to visit as many as possible.
Some of the popular ones are:
Cenote Azul - 20 min driving
Cenote Eden - 20 min driving
Cenote Cristalino - 20 min driving
Cenote Chac Mool - 20 min driving
Cenote Dos Ojos - 45 min driving
Cenote Tajma-Ha - 30 min driving
Tours and excursions
From Playa del Carmen you can do many excursions. Either by joining one full day tour including transportation or renting a car and do it on your own.
Playa del Carmen has a unique location between Cancun and Tulum so its very close to the Xcaret parks and other attractions and theme parks.
Some of the excursions can be combined with ATVs, zip lines and cenotes.
Here is a selection of the many tours available:
Xcaret
Xplor
Xel-ha
Xenses
Xoximilco
Xavage
Emotions
Cenotes
Chichen- Itza
Tulum ruins
Coba
Ek-Balam
Holbox
Selvatica
Isla Mujeres
Cozumel
Restaurants, Bars, Night clubs
Restaurants:
Trujillos
Bovinos
Casa Sofia
Porfirios Restaurante
Nordic
La parrilla
Cheester
Amante 38
La Piola
La Cueva del Chango
Bars:
Zenzi
Fussion
El Caiman
Chapultepec
El club de la Cerveza
Tabernacos
Clubs:
Cocobongo
Mandála
La Vaquita
La Embajada
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